Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Cubs trade at the deadline and what did they get back?
The Cubs traded David Robertson to Philadelphia for Ben Brown, Scott Effross to the Yankees for Hayden Wesneski, and Mychal Givens to the Mets for Saul Gonzalez. All three prospects are young pitchers with high upside.
When will Cubs fans be able to see Hayden Wesneski pitch?
Cubs fans won't have to wait long to see Wesneski since he's already pitched 19 games at AAA this year with a 3.51 ERA. The 24-year-old is currently ranked as the #8 prospect in the Cubs system.
How hard can Ben Brown throw and what are his stats?
Ben Brown's fastball regularly hits 94-96 MPH and has topped out at 98. The 6-foot-6 pitcher had a 3.08 ERA in 73 innings at Single-A this year and struck out an incredible 105 batters.
Why didn't the Cubs trade Willson Contreras and Ian Happ?
The article notes that the Cubs' decision not to trade Contreras and Happ was shocking to everyone, but doesn't provide specific reasons for keeping them.
How is the Cubs' approach to pitching development different now?
The Cubs are stockpiling high upside arms throughout their minor league system, which is something they were unable to do during the Theo Epstein era. President Jed Hoyer and GM Carter Hawkins are changing the Cubs' long-standing inability to develop pitching.